Cleveland Bay horses. Queen Elizabeth II was responsible for saving Cleveland Bay horses in the 1960s. What was the Queen’s Favourite breed of horse? Queen Elizabeth was a huge supporter of Britain’s native pony breeds. She breeds Shetland, Fell and Read more…
In moonlight, horses can see as well as humans do in the sunlight. Riding in the dark does make some riders queasy, but mounted horses are perfectly capable of safely negotiating open fields and lightly wooded areas after sunset. Can Read more…
The Queen has entered three of her horses in the 2022 running of the Derby at Epsom Downs as she attempts to win the world’s most prestigious horse race for the first time. Does the Queen have a horse in Read more…
The horses’ power and beauty and the excitement of racing undoubtedly attracted many to the grandstands. Another draw, though, was the possibility of pay day that promised relief from the tight clamp of poverty for a week, a month, or, Read more…
As a general rule, senior feeds usually become appropriate for horses when they reach the age of 15. That said, however, it’s possible that a much younger horse with digestive and nutritional challenges will benefit from senior feed. Is senior Read more…
Possible symptoms after horses ingest nightshade include acute hemorrhage, gastroenteritis, weakness, excess salivation, dyspnea, trembling, progressive paralysis, prostration, and death. Toxicity is highest in green berries, followed by red or black berries, leaves, stems and roots. What is Night Shade Read more…
The Equine Behavioral Health Resource Center (EBHRC) states that the brain of a horse is similar to that of a human child, or the size of a grapefruit. It weighs between 1½ pounds to 2 pounds; approximately 1/650th of its Read more…
15. As a general rule, senior feeds usually become appropriate for horses when they reach the age of 15. That said, however, it’s possible that a much younger horse with digestive and nutritional challenges will benefit from senior feed. Is Read more…
Aged horses are more prone to respiratory, eye and dental problems. Elderly animals are also less able to cope with environmental stresses, such as wind, wet and cold. Additionally, hormonal changes may affect overall body condition, hair growth, appetite and Read more…
Horseback riding not only strengthens your horse’s muscles, but it can also give your muscles a great workout as well! A highly involved physical activity, horseback riding engages muscles throughout your entire body. Do you gain muscle from horse riding? Read more…